Artistic blogger Mark Lewis has come up with a great list of ten lies that freelancers commonly hear from clients. However, this list is especially useful (past the satisfying complaint potential) because Mark gives us practical ways to deal with each whopper. For example, the friendship excuse:

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"Contract? We don't need no stinking contact! Aren't we friends?":Yes, we are, until something goes wrong or is misunderstood, then you are the jerk in the suit and I am that idiot designer, then the contract is essential. That is, unless one doesn't care about being paid. Any reputable business uses paperwork to define relationships and you should too.

An excellent word of advice that can avoid a potential frienship-killing situation. What are your best tips for successfully mixing friendship with business? Let us know in the comments.